US Bill of Rights Vocabulary

The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights protects -

• freedom of religion

• freedom of the press

• freedom of speech

• ALL of these are correct

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the-

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• 1st Amendment

The Bill of Rights refers to the first 10 amendments of the Constitution.

• True

• False

Which founding father drafted (wrote) the Bill of Rights? 

• Washington

• Adams

• Jefferson

• Madison

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish the government structure

• To protect individual liberties

• To outline the duties of the President

• To define the legislative process

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

The right to bear arms is protected by which amendment?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination. What phrase is commonly associated with this right?

• Double jeopardy

• Pleading the Fifth

• Habeas corpus

• Due process

Which amendment ensures the right to a speedy and public trial?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment